Thunder Rock is
one of the most original and unique works to come out of 1940's British cinema.
David Charleston (Michael Redgrave) is an isolated and mysterious lighthouse
keeper on a barren lone island in Lake Michigan. The chain of bureaucracy
filtering down to his employment are becoming concerned - although his work is
strangely perfect, he desires no outside communication, refuses any holiday and
doesn't even cash his pay cheques. In one obligatory visit to confirm his safety
(and issue him supplies) his buddy Streeter (James Mason) helps fill in some
holes as to his past. Through flashbacks and communication with 'ghosts' of a
shipwreck near the lighthouse, Charleston begins to rethink his journalistic
stance of uncompromising disgust for the apathy people are showing towards the
rapid spread of fascism. In merging dream and reality, in a definite and obvious
comparison to Powell and Pressburger, the director/producer Boultings (twins
John and Ray) created an intelligent and highly interesting work of cinema that
can easily be read as propaganda encouraging the US to enter WW2. The film is
worthy viewing if only for the brilliant cinematographic use of light and
shadow.

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Audio

English (Dolby Digital 2.0)

Subtitles

English, None

Features

Release Information:Studio: Partner Entertainment

Aspect Ratio:Original Aspect Ratio 1.33:1

Edition Details:

• none

DVD Release Date: June 30th, 2003Keep Case
Chapters: 16

Comments:

Very strong image quality on this
bare-bones PAL release set for sale in English-speaking Europe and
Australia.
Detail is exceptionally good and contrast/grey scale on an equal par.
Damage is virtually non-existent. Audio is clear and there are optional
English subtitles. An obvious recommendation at such a reasonable
price.